Patrick Queen is an American football linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2024 NFL season. The Baltimore Ravens selected Queen as the 28th pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Before joining the Steelers in 2024, he spent his first four years with the Ravens. Queen has played for only AFC North teams in his NFL career, as of January 2025. Queen has not missed a single game in his entire pro career through the first five seasons, starting in all 84. Queen has also appeared in 5 postseason games by the end of the 2024 regular season, registering 23 total tackles, 2 QB hits, and 1 tackles for loss (via Pro Football Reference).
Growing up in Ventress, Louisiana, his football career began at Livonia High School in Livonia, Louisiana. Queen played both as a linebacker and running back for his high school football team, helping them win the 2014 state championship. Patrick became the first player from Livonia to receive a scholarship from Louisiana State University. Queen remained close to his home as he committed to the Louisiana Tigers football program in 2017. The 2023 pro bowler started 40 games for the Tigers in his three-year collegiate tenure, posting a defensive stat line such as 131 total tackles, 18 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, and an interception (via Sports Reference).
Patrick Queen's contract breakdown
According to Spotrac, Queen signed a three-year contract with the Steelers valued at $41 million in March 2024. His contract includes a signing bonus of $11,590,000, a guaranteed amount of $13,840,000, and an average annual salary of $13,666,667.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 3 year(s) / $41,000,000 | $11,590,000 | $13,666,667 | $13,840,000 | $13,840,000 |
The details of the contract are provided below:
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024 | $2,250,000 | $3,863,333 | $6,113,333 | $13,840,000 | $13,840,000 |
| 2025 | $7,160,000 | $3,863,333 | $17,693,333 | $7,726,667 | $13,830,000 |
| 2026 | $10,830,000 | $3,863,334 | $17,193,334 | $3,863,334 | $13,330,000 |
What are the terms of Patrick Queen's contract?
According to his contract with the Steelers, Queen is set to earn a roster bonus of $6.67 million on 14th March, 2025. His contract also states he would receive a roster bonus of $2.5 million on the third league day of the 2026 NFL season, as per Spotrac.
Patrick Queen's salary
According to his three-year contract, Cleveland will receive an average annual salary of $13,666,667. Furthermore, he is set to earn a base salary of $7,160,000, with a cap hit of $17,693,333 and a dead cap value of $7,726,667 in 2025.
How much of Patrick Queen’s contract is guaranteed?
Patrick Queen’s contract guarantees him $13.84 million out of the whole $41 million mentioned in his contract (via Spotrac).
Patrick Queen's career earnings
As of January 2025, Patrick Queen has amassed $26.1 million in his career, as per Spotrac.
Patrick Queen's contract history
Queen has signed only one rookie contract before signing his three-year contract in 2024.
| Year | Team | Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 2020 - 2023 | Baltimore Ravens | 4 yr(s) / $12,161,671 | $6,404,852 | $3,040,418 | $11,483,261 | $11,483,261 |
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FAQs on Patrick Queen
A. Patrick Queen has recorded 14.5 sacks at the end of the 2024 NFL regular season.
A. According to NFL's official website, Patrick Queen ran the 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds at the NFL Combine.
A. Patrick Queen stands at 6 feet.
A. Patrick Queen's parents are Dwayne and Mary Sue Queen.
